AEST to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert Australian Eastern Time to Hong Kong instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Australian Eastern Time
AEST
6:31
Hong Kong
HKT
4:31
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How the AEST to Hong Kong time difference works
Hong Kong is 2 hours behind AEST. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM AEST is 7:00 AM Hong Kong. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours
Daylight saving
AEST only
AEST offset
UTC+10
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
AEST to Hong Kong conversion chart
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | Hong Kong (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Hong Kong). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
Hong Kong (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
AEST to Hong Kong questions
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind AEST?
Hong Kong is 2 hours behind AEST. So 9:00 AM AEST is 7:00 AM Hong Kong, and 5:00 PM AEST is 3:00 PM Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 PM AEST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) AEST in Australian Eastern Time, it is 10:00 AM Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
How many hours difference is there between AEST and Hong Kong?
There is a 2 hours difference. Hong Kong (HKT) runs 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (AEST).
Do AEST and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Australian Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and Hong Kong?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Hong Kong). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Australian Eastern Time and Hong Kong.
Which cities use AEST and Hong Kong?
Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast. Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long.